El Rey Burritos

(54 reviews)

1.8 mi

This remains our go-to when we're in the mood for Mexican food. On our most recent visit we had a…read morebunch of the family, so it was 6 adults and 2 kiddos. We got chips, queso, regular salsa, and hot-hot salsa. The chips are now a lighter type that is just as tasty but not quite as filling. I recommed the Margarita El Toreado-a shaker of the tasty beverage that will top off your glass 2-3 times. A couple of others in our group got the Sex on the Beach cocktail - a fruity blast of juices and alcohol. We got a variety of dinner times. I got the Spicy Burrito, which was very tasty, but not spicy...at least on this visit. My wife got the Seafood Enchilada, which was a nice slightly creamy dish. Others got the Arroz Con Pollo (her go-to), Texas Burrito, and 2 got the Carnitas Tacos (their favs). The kids got the Grilled Chicken - a nicely flavored dish, and the other tot got the Kids Enchilada - she ate the whole plate of enchilada, rice, and beans. Our food came out in just a few minutes, and the servers are always checking in and making sure your experience is great. There is indoor and outdoor seating, and they are always genuinely happy to see you! We'll keep coming back again and again!

Food is the great uniter and what better way to make us enjoy each other's company than a dish…read moreloaded with Street Tacos, Queso, Salsa and Fresh Chips at El Toreado. On Friday Night you can get your happy shoulder Shay on as you listen to the small live combo as you partake of your delicious meal in a very festive atmosphere. The wait staff watches to make sure you have everything to make your meal more enjoyable.

Large Spacious Dining Area

Fajitas Tejanas

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Margarita

Fiesta Mexican Restaurant

Locally owned & operated

Family-owned & operated

We're regulars here, but they've stepped up their food game somehow. We had THEE worlds best shrimp…read moretacos (we think) & we plan to be extra regular at Fiesta. P.S. The Pineapple Glow Margarita is to die for!

Two entrees that I love to try across the Des Moines Area are cheesy nachos with jalapeños and Al…read morePastor street tacos. Fiesta has very good nachos, but need to marinate their pork more so the "Al Pastor" street tacos are soft, tender and very tasty - my portion was a little tough even though the chopped grilled pineapple was good. The service was quick and the atmosphere on pickup was electrifying.

Iowa Harvest Taco Salad (Locally sourced beef from Ory Brother's Beef in Earlham, IA)

Pineapple Glow Margarita

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Smash Burger Tacos (Locally sourced beef from Ory Brother's Beef in Earlham, IA)

Toro Loco

(13 reviews)

2.2 mi

I had the Tacos Alambres, and they were amazing. Great flavors, and the portions were huge. Staff…read morewas very friendly and attentive. The restaurant looks very nice, with the murals on the walls and other Mexican decorations.

Had driven by multiple times decided to stop for dinner on a Friday night and sure glad I did…read more Very attentive server with a cool setup inside of the restaurant. Our table ordered : Chrriopollo - was best I've had in metro Chicken enchilada- feedback was very good Watermelon margarita - could tell was fresh not syrup One additional observation was the meal wasn't dripping in cheese / sour cream / slop like many metro Mexican restaurant rather the flavors spoke for themselves Overall Toro Loco will be in our rotation for future stops.

Tacos and margarita

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Steak Mexicano

El Fogon Mexican Restaurant

4.0

(69 reviews)

3.3 mi

Oh my gosh I cannot say enough good things about this place…read more My mom and I were here visiting from out of town the other day and we had the best time. Salsa served when you are seated. I got the birria tacos and they were delicious. They were STUFFED with birria meat and each taco had a juicy lime wedge. It came with consommé as well. Quite possibly the best birria I've ever had (and I have a lot lol). Service here was quick, informative, and attentive. Our server was very kind. The restaurant was quiet when we were there, but we ate early around 4. Something I saw was they have a new item that caught my eye: horchata iced coffee. YUM. It was too late in the day for me to grab some at the time but if I'm back, I have to try. If you are wondering where this is, it's right next to Target! So, lots of parking! They have a couple spots over there by the restaurant too.

This was overall not good. Service was ok. Food was ok but small portions. Fajitas didn't have a…read morelot of meat. Mole was bitter.

Texas Fajitas

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El Barco

Diego 1100/10 server amazing quality care speed and time amazing night! De telling all of our…read morefriends how amazing & will be back

My trip this go around was not as pleasant and the food not as flavorful. In building your own my…read moretamale was okay, the rice was not edible because of the smell as it had gasoline or too close to the grill fumes, the red sauce was splattered over both entrees as if the chef was in a hurry with only a few customers in the restaurant-- yet the saving grace was the guacamole it was good even though the chips were hard. The server seemed to be in a haste which made for an uncomfortable environment. Perhaps quality control needs to do a reboot of their products to return back to the good quality food they are noted for serving.

Taco Supreme (Without Tomatoes)

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Weekday specials

Cancun Grill and Cantina

Excellent food, fantastic service, and lively music make the Cancun Grill and Cantina a great place…read moreto eat. It's right next to the truck stop, which is great for weary travelers who are yearning for some quality food in a nice atmosphere. The place is clean and the staff is friendly and accommodating. I really enjoyed the two meals that I had here. I had the Fish Taco plate my first visit and they were awesome. I especially liked the sauce that was provided on the side and the availability of flour or corn tortillas. Today, I had the Juevos Rancheros plate with black beans replacing the usual offering of refrigerator beans. The eggs, themselves, were smothered in a tasty red sauce. Flour tortillas were served on the side. This meal is so good that I had to force myself to not eat the last several bites of the meal as I was already more than full. Of course, there are the usual drink offerings here both with and without alcohol. I had iced tea both visits, so I cannot really comment to much more about it except to say that the tea is refreshing! In closing, I'm sure you'll enjoy your visit to this nice restaurant. Great for families, couples, and singles alike.

Always down to try a restaurant that has such good reviews. Went on. Sunday afternoon and it got…read morecrowded quickly. Ambiance: Inside it feels a little crowded with the table I sat at close to the door and the checkout counter. There is more space in the back. Service: The service was good, replacing the chips and ensuring the water was refilled. Food: The chips and salsa were good. The chips are not too salty and the salsa is mild. The queso is one of the best I've had with a light consistency. For an entree I had beef nachos which were ok but I prefer more queso. Parking: There is plenty of parking. I'll definitely be back to try another menu item.

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Monterrey Mexican Restaurant

Great food. Great service. Good atmosphere. We went with another couple. We will be back.read more

Closest thing to Tex-Mex this southern girl could have dreamed of. Queso "cheese dip" is top tier…read moreas well!

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Maria's Mexican Food

4.3

(76 reviews)

6.4 mi

Hickman location Maria's Mexican the BEST! Friendly service - both drive thru or dining in. The…read morevariety of salsa is awesome. Extensive menu and fresh churros! The breakfast burritos are HUGE and available anytime (even super late in the evening) great price point.

Small shop on the edge of Clive/Urbandale. Fast food…read moreMexican and it was ok. Not bad but not my favorite. Visited after a friend spoke highly of it. Had the carna asada tacos with guacamole, and ordered some beef enchiladas with queso on top. Guacamole did not have any flavor. Carne asada didn't taste like carne asada I was used to. It tasted more of a roasted and chopped up birria meat flavor. Every taco shop is different and have their own flavor. This place is not my flavor. Queso on enchiladas was a little bland too. I did enjoy the guacamole salsa that is packable at their sauce counter. Total was $31.xx. Tap to pay was accepted. Quiet shop during the dinner rush. Lots of to-go orders coming into shop. Space heaters were lined up around booths. It was not cold in there not sure why there were space heaters around. Ambiance was very outdated. Booths and chairs were very worn.

Car 16. Carne Asada Plate 14. 2 Fish Tacos

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Mi Patria Ecuadorian Restaurant

We visited for the first time and the food was amazing! Hubby had ceviche, we shared an order of…read moreempanadas. I ordered 2 appetizers instead of an entree. I had yuca patties filled with cheese, and ensalada. Also potato patties filled with cheese, on a peanut sauce. Service was great too. And prices were very reasonable.

I enjoyed getting to try a new to me place. My husband and I shared an order of the empanadas to…read morestart with. The cheese ones with a sprinkle of sugar, as recommended, was definitely my favorite! I enjoyed the beef one and did not care as much for the chicken one. I asked the waiter what I should get as I was torn. Of course I don't recall what it was, but I enjoyed it. I'm not usually a plantains person, but I really enjoyed them with this dish. It was very filling and flavorful. My husband ordered a spicy dish and enjoyed it as well. Our waiter did a great job with our large group. He was friendly and provided a ton of recommendations we were all happy with. The bathrooms were clean, as was the rest of the restaurant. I will go back, especially for the cheese empanadas.

Tortillas de Yuca (there were 3, ate 1 before photo was taken)

Entrance

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Mi Mexico

Food and drinks are great ! Service is amazing since they…read moreown and operate the place ! Prices have increased but with both of the above it makes sense !! Drink specials should be more often and they would be even more slammed !

Today a friend and I sat at the bar for lunch. I got a lunch size fajita. It came served on a…read moreplate, not the caste iron pan like usual, but it was the perfect amount of food, I still had a little leftover to take home for a snack later. We also got the shaker magaritas that are always yummy and refreshing. Service was friendly and quick.

Beef fajitas, chicken and beef lunch special

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Best margarita I've had, with Don Julio

Wasabi West Des Moines

4.7

(18 reviews)

2.9 mi

We decided to finally check out this Wasabi. It did not disappoint. Onset I sat at the bar waiting…read morefor the rest of our party. Bartender was very nice & attentive helping not only everyone at the bar but other drink orders from tables. When the party arrived we went to our booth and our drink orders were transferred over flawlessly. Two opted to have the restaurant week special menu. And they were both super impressed with not only the price but the quality and quantity of the food. Definitely much better value compared to other restaurants involved. The quality was amazing. Everything was super fresh and cooked 100% to order. Not a complaint. The waitress was awesome as well. Super friendly and attentive. Great conversationalist and upsold a few things ;) I also had no complaints about my options either as I really wanted a few varieties of tuna and I was very happy with what I chose and received. Absolutely no complaints. Will definitely return as I didn't even know it was here.

I have dined at Wasabi several times. It is always delicious. The food is absolutely amazingly…read morefresh and the ambience is very zen! Even when I'm in a rush, I will take takeout from Wasabi before I'll ever go to a fast food restaurant. It is always available at the time that I requested.

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Topgolf

Always a fun outing even when it's cold out. The heaters made it very tolerable in the winter. They…read morehave nice pricing during week day afternoons. Drinks were good and fairly priced! Only downside was our bay server wasn't very friendly. The rest of the staff was nice. Additional note- somewhat frustrating they don't list any prices for drinks on their menus. However I think this is a standard across all topgolf locations

This might be a me problem, but it stuck with me and I think others should be aware since we were…read morenot. I booked online, used my debit card. We get there, there's a QR to scan and order drinks and food-so we do that. Host ends up coming over eventually and we order some stuff from her...didn't think much of it as she called herself a host, not a server or waitress (others ran the food and drinks to our table)...I had planned to leave her some cash as a tip (since i thought I paid for everything as I'm ordering it). Go to leave and I get stopped and asked if I paid online. I said I believe so, my cards on there...was told they would get a manager, manager said they don't see it paid on their end and asked me to prove it with bank statements...it was kind of embarrassing to be honest. People were starring and I was made to feel like I was going to walk out on the bill-which I absolutely had no intention of...I had no idea I had to present a card while there, no one explained that. We basically did everything ourselves online (ordering, reserving the bay, check in). I really don't enjoy confrontation, so even if someone just asked me for a card I would have handed it over without blinking, but no one did. It went straight to the manager and I felt like I was in trouble. Also-couldn't this have been taken care of before I even tried to leave? It's timed...so they had a general idea of when we would be done. In the end I gave them my card happily and paid, but the whole thing felt gross, process improvement is needed.

Topgolf Des Moines

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La Barista Coffee

Best coffee around!!…read more Convient drive thru Cimm roll was good too Fast service was good too

Can't recommend. The espresso tasted like water. It was served in a styrofoam cup…read more The service was fine.

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Erin H.

5 years ago

I have been going to El rey since I was a kid. They never disappoint! Best street tacos and amazing queso. And for those of you that like a lil drinky drink with your food, best margarita I have ever had! read more

Chandrasekhar Reddy B.

6 years ago

Food was awesome and great service they providing. Nice location and timings also good we can try for food at mid night as well

Logan C.

6 years ago

The Super Burrito is probably the best burrito in town IMO. I've eaten everywhere too even the food trucks

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